Violence risk assessment has evolved from subjective methods to structured approaches, integrating professional expertise with empirical evidence. Studies reveal varied predictive validity of tools like the HCR-20, highlighting the influence of assessors and context. Balancing predictive accuracy with broader contextual factors is essential for enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of these assessments in clinical practice. The study aims to explore assessors'experiences and perceptions using violence risk assessment tools to address the risk of violent behavior. It seeks to unveil insights into the practical application of these assessment tools and grasp assessors' real-life experiences with the tools' applicability in preventing violent behavior within a Danish forensic setting.This research employed a qualitative methodology, collecting data via semistructured interviews and analyzing it using thematic analysis. The results showed a strong correlation between prediction and prevention in practice, making the prediction of violence alone difficult. Assessors noted discrepancies between assessments and behaviors, suggesting integrating clinical judgment and protective factors with tools like HCR-20 to ensure it phantoms complex factors such as individuality. The study advocates using these tools as part of comprehensive prevention strategies. It emphasizes the urgent need for ongoing evaluation and tailored interventions with individual factors in mind to mitigate violence risks. Insights call for further research to improve clinical and forensic practices.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-67899 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Albrink, Laura Prier |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för kriminologi (KR) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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